I was one of the last Marines to leave Vietnam in the Fall of Saigon in 1975. My father inspired me to become a Marine because of his service in the Corps. He was a in the Marine Reserves in Tucson Arizona in the early 1950’s when they were activated for the Korean War. His unit was one of the Frozen Chosen. What impressed me the most about them being activated to a war Zone was that he never complained once and did his job as a Marine. What is more impressive is that they never had a chance to go through Boot Camp before they sent him to The Korean War. He always sang the Marine Corps Hymn when I was growing up and always made sure everyone new that “ Once A Marine always “ was who he was. Semper Fi, Dad…!!!!
Frozen Chosen/ Korean War
My name is CHARLES J. PETRONE A CORPRAL in the 1st Marine Div. , 5th Marine Bat. , 5th Marine Geg. hq. , Radio po & Tele . Operator. . At the CHOSEN 1951 to 1953. ,
I’m 92 years old . Anyone who is still alive & in my outfit , I would love to heat from you. My email is Petrone41@yahoo.com thankyou & God Bless.